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Stafford plans to deliver school breakfast, lunches during virtual classes

Published August 13, 2020 at 8:17PM

Brian Williams, Director of School Nutrition for Stafford County Public Schools.

Stafford County Schools may be beginning the school year online, but they will still be providing meals to students.

During its August 11 meeting, the Stafford County School Board was presented with the division’s School Meal Distribution Plan for the 2020-21 school year. According to the plan, hot meals for all Stafford County Schools students, regardless of whether or not they qualify for free and reduced lunches, will be provided via curbside pickup and a community bus drop off service. The school division will also give free lunches to all students enrolled in the reduced-price lunch program.

Vergie Katherine BarbourMore……

By Press Release

Published August 13, 2020 at 8:00PM | Updated August 24, 2020 at 5:20PM

Vergie Katherine Harris Barbour, 99 of Chantilly, VA departed on August 14, 2020. Born December 3, 1920 in Floris, Va. Vergie is survived by her sister Lillian Newman, four step-sons, Allen, Ray, James and Glen; two step-daughters Margaret Diamond and Carolyn Scriber; four daughters-in-law Sarah, Martha, Edith and Felicia; one son-in-law Melvin Pope; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Although,…

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William Edward SkinnerMore……

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Published August 13, 2020 at 8:00PM | Updated August 26, 2020 at 7:20PM

William Edward Skinner was born on January 30, 1955 and passed away on August 14, 2020. William was a resident of Dumfries, Virginia.

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Stafford woman scratches winning ticket, takes cash payout

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 13, 2020 at 5:30PM

A Stafford County woman is now a multi-millionaire.

Carla Payne purchased her winning $2.8 million ticket at Onville Kwik Stop on Onville Road in North Stafford, according to a press release from the Virginia Lottery.

Driver in Stafford pursuit arrested, had multiple warrants, authorities say

By Potomac Local News

Published August 13, 2020 at 10:17AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Sheriff’s deputies pursued a man following an attempted traffic stop on Route 17 on Wednesday.

Now, the driver, whom authorities say is a man from Manassas, faces charges.

Libertarian vice-presidential nominee coming to Manassas

By Rick Horner

Published August 12, 2020 at 10:51PM

Cohen

Spike Cohen, the vice-presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party will be meeting with supporters on Friday in Manassas.

Cohen and his running mate, Dr. Jo Jorgenson, have been crossing the country rally support for their campaign. Cohen’s stop in Manassas begins a three-week bus tour across the country. The coronavirus and the nation’s response to the pandemic it sparked is a key campaign issue for the Libertarians.

Hispanics in region hit hard by coronavirus; Manassas loses hotspot status

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published August 12, 2020 at 10:35PM

Hispanics in Manassas, much like the rest of the U.S., have a high prevalence of coronavirus cases.

After partnering with the CDC to conduct a survey of potential coronavirus patients, Prince William Health District Director Dr. Alison Ansher told the Manassas City Council on July 27 that many city residents have been hit hard by the pandemic.

Free coronavirus tests offered in Prince William, Manassas this weekend

By Gianna Jirak

Published August 12, 2020 at 11:02AM

As coronavirus case counts rise in Virginia, free coronavirus testing is being offered in Prince William County and Manassas.

The tests are free to anyone living within Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas City Regions, and are being conducted via test via drive-thru or walk-up. Those receiving a test must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address to receive their results.